Risk factors for mortality and effect of correct fluid prescription in children with diarrhoea and dehydration without severe acute malnutrition admitted to Kenyan hospitals: an observational, association study

<h4>Background</h4> <p>Diarrhoea causes many deaths in children younger than 5 years and identification of risk factors for death is considered a global priority. The effectiveness of currently recommended fluid management for dehydration in routine settings has also not been exam...

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Main Authors: Akech, S, Ayieko, P, Gathara, D, Agweyu, A, Irimu, G, Stepniewska, K, English, M, Ngarngar, S, Aduro, N, Mutai, L, Kimutai, D, Emadau, C, Mutiso, C, Muturi, C, Nzioki, C, Kanyingi, F, Mithamo, A, Kuria, M, Otido, S, Kamunya, A, Kariuki, A, Njiiri, P, Inginia, R, Musabi, M, Kigen, B, Ochieng, G, Thuranira, L, Ogero, M, Julius, T, Makone, B, Chepkirui, M, Wafula, J
Format: Journal article
Published: Elsevier 2018